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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4148 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is an homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East.

Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights. As the newest restaurant in the Edible Beats family, El Five celebrates the confluence of flavors, ideas and geographies made possible by a subtle shift in perspective.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Parking details
    El Five offers valet services to all our guests. Once you arrive in our covered valet parking lot off Umatilla St., VIP Valet will be happy to assist you. Valet services provided for a $15 fee, payable by cash or card.
  • Public transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef's Counter experience is catered to the guests with discerning taste, allowing our culinary experts to guide you through the flavors and excitement of the Mediterranean! Join us at the counter for samples of dishes from the Garde Manager kitchen, experience the hospitality of our Chef's as they prepare your dinner, and watch the excitement from the only seats that guarantee our Downtown Denver Skyline view.
    Chef's Counter Dinner Photo

What 4,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, great service, and gorgeous views" of Denver. Known for its eclectic menu featuring standout dishes like paella and tapas, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "amazing and attentive staff." Perfect for special occasions, El Five combines culinary creativity with a lively atmosphere.

4,148 Reviews
  1. Pam

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu options. Top notch service. Great view. Really great place!

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  2. Carlos

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and vibes are excellent…service was slow and not very attentive.

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  3. Lori

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EL FIVE was a great place for my son's birthday. The ambiance and food were amazing. And staff were all so attentive to our needs and very knowledgeable about the menu. The chef sent out some incredible dishes to our table. CATY was a fantastic server, knowledgeable and great personality to make our experience top notch.

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  4. Jennifer

    Denver

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great place for dinner and celebrations! Wine list is awesome for its diversity and the food is consistently delicious. It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, partly because sometimes hard to get a reservation when wanted, but still a place to return to again.

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  5. Tom

    Denver

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a favorite restaurant for us. Great food, great staff and nice atmosphere

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  6. Adam

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Starters we great. The lamb and paella we soooo salty. Kind of ruined the meal.

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  7. Jax

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent tapas and wine selection. The servers were all very kind and ready to explain the menu to us. They also had an incredible wine list. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.

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  8. Donovan

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing dining experience with a great view. The service was impeccable by timing the serving of dishes perfectly, constant attention for refills, new silverware, and friendly gestures.

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a late night meal for seven to celebrate our 34 yr old daughter’s birthday. I made reservations and received a call from Tyler the day before - he mentioned that he would be taking cate of us. When we arrived, he met us and sat us at a large table in the back. We were also given the option of sitting in the front room with a view of the city. He mentioned that other tables would be clearing out in the back room and it would become quiet. Our group decided to stay at the large table and enjoy our privacy. We were grateful to be offered options. We all ordered cocktails and were very satisfied with the specialty drinks. The menu consisted of “beginning” plates - hummus/olive etc., many choices of tapas, and paella. We had three vegetarians in the group and were faced with a lot of options. Tyler suggested that he could take care of ordering. Such a great idea! The many dishes came out with perfect timing and were just delicious. Meat that came with various tapas was delivered on separate dishes - everyone was happy. The paella was split between a vegetarian option and meat option. The desserts were delicious and a bowl of sugared hazelnuts was served with a birthday candle! We are all still ooohing and awwwwing over this incredible dining experience. Thank you El Five staff and a special thanks to Tyler! For a lighter dining experience, we will come back for tapas and cocktails. Linda

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  10. Carlos

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous views, decor, food and service. Only critique would be that the meatballs were tiny bit salty. Loved everything especially the seafood paella!

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FAQs

El Five offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Five also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 4148 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Five

2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    El Five offers valet services to all our guests. Once you arrive in our covered valet parking lot off Umatilla St., VIP Valet will be happy to assist you. Valet services provided for a $15 fee, payable by cash or card.
  • Public transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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